Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Wednesday, 29 Sep 2021 07:26 PM

Claims of teen deaths due to jab false, deputy health minister says

Ministry’s investigation reveals other health reasons.

Claims of teen deaths due to jab false, deputy health minister says

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 07:36 PM

Govt denies RM2 billion spent on 12MP document

Mustapa Mohamed says Anwar mistaken, no foreign consultants engaged, report cost far less.

Govt denies RM2 billion spent on 12MP document

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 07:04 PM

RM75 million collected in MCO compounds

Health Ministry says a total of 120,974 fines issued to date.

RM75 million collected in MCO compounds

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 06:58 PM

95% of Covid-19 DOA cases detected during post-mortem

Health Ministry says nearly three-quarters of victims had not sought treatment at a local centre.

95% of Covid-19 DOA cases detected during post-mortem

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 06:33 PM

PAS wants government to stop 4D special draws

During parliamentary debate, Fadlhi says planned increase ‘a step backwards’.

PAS wants government to stop 4D special draws


Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 05:57 PM

Reintroduce GST after Covid-19 recovery period, says Najib

Former prime minister says bringing back tax will help reduce income gap, build fiscal strength.

Reintroduce GST after Covid-19 recovery period, says Najib

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 05:02 PM

Foreign companies account for 66.4% of Exim Bank’s unpaid loans in 2019

Auditor-General’s Report says borrowers from East Asian countries make up highest number of defaulters.

Foreign companies account for 66.4% of Exim Bank’s unpaid loans in 2019

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 04:33 PM

uCustoms vendor picked despite evaluation panel’s reservations

Vendor came in fourth out of six shortlisted tender companies, according to auditor-general's report.

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uCustoms vendor picked despite evaluation panel’s reservations

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 04:28 PM

Ageing fleet bleeding Rapid Bus, auditor-general says

Report reveals litany of maintenance issues including 360 repairs to one bus, costing nearly RM200,000.

Ageing fleet bleeding Rapid Bus, auditor-general says

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 03:24 PM

Find new ways to share country's wealth fairly, says Anwar

Current Bumiputera empowerment initiatives only benefit those with influence, says opposition leader.

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Find new ways to share country's wealth fairly, says Anwar

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 02:14 PM

Prisons are overcrowded, says deputy minister

Number of inmates incarcerated at the moment stands at 69,507, Ismail Mohamed Said tells Dewan.

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Prisons are overcrowded, says deputy minister

Tuesday, 28 Sep 2021 02:07 PM

Govt blew RM273 million on failed uCustoms project, says auditor-general

Project failed to complete even after 5 time extensions.

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Govt blew RM273 million on failed uCustoms project, says auditor-general

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 08:19 PM

It’s all in the execution, economists say of 12MP

Plan needs political commitment of highest level, inclusive approach to succeed.

It’s all in the execution, economists say of 12MP

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 01:24 PM

Undocumented migrants inoculated with help from groups, says health DG

Noor Hisham says this is one of many methods ministry employs to administer jabs to foreign worker community.

Undocumented migrants inoculated with help from groups, says health DG

Monday, 27 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

States race to complete jabs ahead of monsoon season

Floods expected to hit east coast of peninsula, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak, disrupting vaccination drive.

States race to complete jabs ahead of monsoon season